Elephant Tapestry
Elephant Tapestry
Place of OriginBelgium, possibly Tournai
Date15th century with later additions
Dimensions9 ft., 8 1/2 x 11 ft., 2 1/2 in.
MediumWool
ClassificationTextiles and Fiber
Credit LineMuseum Purchase (?)
Object number
1941.29
Not on View
DescriptionWith castle and coat of arms on its back.
Pestiche of textiles composed of a central elephant motif with castle coat-of-arms on the elephant's back, a 15th centuray millefleur patch, and a later two-toned red background and grape -motif border.
Early to Late 15th century
about 1720
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